Stipe Miocic has now put some distance between himself and the heavyweight pack.
With his unanimous decision win over Daniel Cormier in their rubber match at UFC 252 on Saturday, the soft-spoken Ohioan became the first man to successfully defend the Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight belt four times. He had already held the distinction of being the only heavyweight champ with three consecutive title defenses—unlike fellow three-time defenders Tim Sylvia and Randy Couture—but by moving into sole possession of the record, Miocic made a compelling case as the greatest heavyweight in UFC history, and perhaps in the history of the sport.